More Tips For a Pet Safe Holiday...

In our November newsletter we shared some great tips for a pet safe holiday. To see them again click here. This month we'd like to mention a few more things to be aware of now that the holiday season is in full swing.

• Tinsel and garlands can cause serious obstructions internally when ingested by pets (and small children too!).  When decorating it's wise to locate the following decorations in places well out of reach of your pets and small children. Locating them higher on the tree is a great idea!
  Tinsel • Garlands • Glass ornaments • Any edible decorations
  
  
• We also secure our Christmas tree to the nearest wall to keep curious critters from bringing the whole thing down for a closer look. To do this, screw the appropriate size eye bolt into the nearest wall and thread it with a wire long enough to reach and secure it to the trunk of your tree.
  
  
• Remember that new plants in the home are an automatic attraction to many pets and small children... as beautiful and festive as they are, our traditional Christmas plants are all poisonous to pets and children if ingested. Plants to place out of reach and maybe even eliminate in the home during holidays are: Poinsettia • Holly with berries • Mistletoe
  
  
• Jackets and purses are a great place for pets to find candy and gum…candy and gum that contain the artificial sweetener Xylitol can be seriously toxic to pets when eaten so keep outerwear and purses in a safe place where they cannot be searched by you pets.